Statistics
About how many teens have abused prescription drugs?
1 in 5 teens
Misuse of prescription drugs leads to decreased __________ and ___________ performance.
academic/physical
Prescription drugs are used to treat _______ after surgery.
Pain
You can call _____________ _____________ if you are sturggling with drug abue.
National helplines
Out of the top 6 drugs abused by high school seniors, how many are prescription drugs or cough/cold medicines?
5 out of 6
Using prescription drugs is known to increase the number of ___ accidents on the road.
car
__________ are prescribed these drugs to treat extreme pain during chemotherapy treatments.
Cancer patients
You can be admitted into ____________ _____________ (place)
treatment facilities
Whose prescriptions account for 31% of adolescents' first exposure to opioids?
- Dentists
- Surgeons
- Pediatricians
- Psychiatrists
Dentists
Prescription drugs could be a ____________ _____ to illegal drugs.
gateway drug
Prescription drugs help people who need pain relief but have __________ (a bad reaction) to other painkillers.
allergies
There is a group called ________________ _______________ you can go to to discuss your addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous
In 2016, 3.6% of adolescents ages ______ to ______ reported misusing opioids over the past year.
12 to 17
Prescription drugs could lead to ____________ (brain) problems.
Psychological
Used after __________ (teeth) surgery.
Dental
You can also go to any other _____________ that will help you overcome your drug problem.
Programs